Bird World once again set to soar

BALLARAT’S avian attraction, Bird World has reopened its doors after three month’s closure during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Resuming just in time for the school holiday rush, the Mount Helen park has been in operation for the entire 17 days since the academic break.

Bird World’s owners Paul and Lisa Sperber said they were glad to finally welcome visitors back into the premises.

“It’s our private oasis in the middle of Ballarat and it’s nice to see it busy again,” said Mrs Sperber.

While statewide restrictions forced their business to temporarily close, the pair took the opportunity to tend to some maintenance.

Mrs Sperper said it was a great time to break ground on attractions they had planned aimed to diversify the park.

“Over the period we were shut we started building a timber maze, a new picnic area and a mini golf course,” Mrs Sperber said. “We hope to have the maze finished for the September holidays.”

With slight operational tweaks in place, visitors can still enjoy the beautiful surrounds, free flying flocks of birds and even take photos with the black cockatoos.

Mr and Mrs Sperber said they are taking all necessary precautions to ensure the health and safety of those who enter the park.

“We just make sure when we are taking photos that we’re 1.5 metres away and we put a Perspex barrier up in the kiosk and we also have signs in the kiosk and hand sanitiser,” Mrs Sperber said.

“It’s pretty easy to stick to the rules though because we are an outdoor attraction.”